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Developing an empirical profile for elder abuse research in Canada
Christine A Walsh1, Yongjie Yon
1Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. cwalsh@ucalgary.ca
Abstract:
The aging population of Canada and the associated caregiving demands highlight the need for elder abuse research. The objectives of this article are to provide a review of literature while identifying recommendations and directions for future research. Significant gaps in the knowledge base are identified that preclude the development of effective programming and policies. Future research directions include prevalence studies in community and institutional settings; studies on correlates, risk, and protective factors; research to clarify definitional issues and to develop psychometrically sound measurements; qualitative studies; and the need to support elder abuse research through capacity building and appropriate resource strategies.
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